Delicious Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs
Get ready to savor fall-off-the-bone tenderness with these Delicious Crock Pot Barbecue Ribs! This easy slow-cooker recipe is your secret to achieving perfectly cooked pork baby back ribs with minimal effort. Coated in a flavorful homemade dry rub featuring smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, the ribs are slow-cooked for hours until irresistibly tender. A luscious blend of barbecue sauce, honey, and optional liquid smoke takes the flavor up a notch, caramelizing beautifully under the broiler or on the grill for a sticky-sweet finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard gatherings, these ribs pair wonderfully with coleslaw and cornbread for a true barbecue feast. Whether you're hosting or treating yourself, this crock pot wonder is a crowd-pleaser you’ll keep coming back to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 racks Pork baby back ribs
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
Instructions
Remove the thin membrane from the back of the ribs by loosening it with a knife and peeling it off. This step ensures tender ribs.
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a dry rub.
Rub the seasoning mixture generously over both sides of the ribs, ensuring an even coating.
Cut the racks in half so they fit into your crock pot more easily, and layer them in the crock pot with the meaty side facing outward.
In a separate bowl, mix the barbecue sauce, honey, and liquid smoke (if using). Pour half of this mixture over the ribs, reserving the other half for later.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook the ribs on low heat for 6 hours, or until the meat is tender and starts to fall off the bone.
Once cooked, preheat your oven's broiler to high or set up a grill to medium-high heat.
Carefully remove the ribs from the crock pot and place them on a baking sheet lined with foil (or directly on the grill grates). Brush the ribs generously with the reserved barbecue sauce.
Broil or grill the ribs for 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce caramelizes and becomes slightly sticky. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Let the ribs rest for a few minutes before slicing them into individual portions. Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5193 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 339.9 g | 436% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.6 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1316 mg | 439% | |
| Sodium | 9130 mg | 397% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.9 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 215.8 g | ||
| Protein | 299.5 g | 599% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 5258 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
